This event is in the "Children" group Birds of Illinois Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM Age Group: Children Come learn about the birds of our great state. Make your own binoculars, then go on a bird-watching adventure to find the Illinois birds nesting in the Youth Services Department.This program is made possible by the Flight Path grant. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Birds of Illinois 4:00pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Come learn about the birds of our great state. Make your own binoculars, then go on a bird-watching adventure to find the Illinois birds nesting in the Youth Services Department.This program is made possible by the Flight Path grant. Disclaimer(s) Safe Child Policy Parents/caregivers of children 8 years and under are required to stay in the Youth Services Department for the duration of the program per library policy.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Teen Board Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Teen/Tween Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Groups, Hands On, Library Boards Age Group: Teen & Tween Teen Board can be a great way to earn volunteer hours! If you have ideas for how the library can better serve teens and tweens, come join us! View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Teen Board 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Teen/Tween Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Groups, Hands On, Library Boards Event Details: Teen Board can be a great way to earn volunteer hours! If you have ideas for how the library can better serve teens and tweens, come join us!
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Teen Volunteer Day Friday, March 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Community Events, Hands On Age Group: Teen & Tween If you are looking to earn some volunteer hours, now is your chance! Join us and get 2 hours completed on LTHS's student non-attendance day. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Mar 20 2026 Fri Teen Volunteer Day 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Community Events, Hands On Registration Required Event Details: If you are looking to earn some volunteer hours, now is your chance! Join us and get 2 hours completed on LTHS's student non-attendance day.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Nintendo Switch: Shipped Friday, March 20, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On, Technology Age Group: Teen & Tween Face off against your friends in this fun nautical game! Sail your way through 5 different game modes, including races and sumo mode! Snacks will be provided. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Mar 20 2026 Fri Nintendo Switch: Shipped 3:45pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Hands On, Technology Registration Required Event Details: Face off against your friends in this fun nautical game! Sail your way through 5 different game modes, including races and sumo mode! Snacks will be provided.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Spring Flower Sewing Kit All Day Teen/Tween Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM Age Group: Teen & Tween Create a beautiful spring flower to decorate your space! Learn how to make a small pillow with decorative stitching, no sewing experience needed. Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last. View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Mar 24 2026 Tue Spring Flower Sewing Kit All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Teen/Tween Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM Event Details: Create a beautiful spring flower to decorate your space! Learn how to make a small pillow with decorative stitching, no sewing experience needed. Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last.
This event is in the "Children" group CRAFTernoon: Hope Jars Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Age Group: Children We’ll share the story Hope in a Jar by Deborah Marcero and decorate our own hope jars to take home. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Mar 26 2026 Thu CRAFTernoon: Hope Jars 4:00pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Registration Required Event Details: We’ll share the story Hope in a Jar by Deborah Marcero and decorate our own hope jars to take home. Disclaimer(s) Safe Child Policy Parents/caregivers of children 8 years and under are required to stay in the Youth Services Department for the duration of the program per library policy.
This event is in the "Adult" group Spice of the Month: Cream of Tartar All Day Adult Services Department at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Age Group: Adult Interested in trying new recipes or experimenting with different spices? Stop by each month to pick up a Spice of the Month kit! View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 31 2026 Tue Spice of the Month: Cream of Tartar All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Adult Services Department Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Event Details: Interested in trying new recipes or experimenting with different spices? Stop by each month to pick up a Spice of the Month kit!
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Beaded Windchime Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Age Group: Teen & Tween Add some springtime color and sparkle outside your window with a handmade beaded windchime. Snacks will be provided. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Beaded Windchime 3:45pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Add some springtime color and sparkle outside your window with a handmade beaded windchime. Snacks will be provided.
This event is in the "Children" group Read and Create: Daddy Lion's Tea Party Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, Hands On, Storytimes Age Group: Children Bring your favorite stuffed animal and come listen to a reading of Mark Sperring’s book Daddy Lion’s Tea Party. Afterwards, we will make a zoo animal craft to take home. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Read and Create: Daddy Lion's Tea Party 4:00pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, Hands On, Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Bring your favorite stuffed animal and come listen to a reading of Mark Sperring’s book Daddy Lion’s Tea Party. Afterwards, we will make a zoo animal craft to take home. Disclaimer(s) Safe Child Policy Parents/caregivers of children 8 years and under are required to stay in the Youth Services Department for the duration of the program per library policy.
This event is in the "Children" group Junior Engineers: Catapult Build Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM Age Group: Children We’ll build our own craft stick catapults and compare how far we can fling different objects. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Junior Engineers: Catapult Build 4:00pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: We’ll build our own craft stick catapults and compare how far we can fling different objects. Disclaimer(s) Safe Child Policy Parents/caregivers of children 8 years and under are required to stay in the Youth Services Department for the duration of the program per library policy.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Teen Board Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Teen/Tween Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Groups, Hands On, Library Boards Age Group: Teen & Tween Teen Board can be a great way to earn volunteer hours! If you have ideas for how the library can better serve teens and tweens, come join us! View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Teen Board 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Teen/Tween Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Groups, Hands On, Library Boards Event Details: Teen Board can be a great way to earn volunteer hours! If you have ideas for how the library can better serve teens and tweens, come join us!
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Switch: Classic NES games Friday, April 17, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On, Technology Age Group: Teen & Tween Compete in challenges from 13 classic Nintendo games like Super Mario Bros, Donkey Kong, and The Legend of Zelda. Snacks will be provided. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Switch: Classic NES games 3:45pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Hands On, Technology Registration Required Event Details: Compete in challenges from 13 classic Nintendo games like Super Mario Bros, Donkey Kong, and The Legend of Zelda. Snacks will be provided.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Candy Sushi Kit All Day Adult Services Department at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Age Group: Teen & Tween Turn sushi into a dessert by making it out of candy! Available at the reference desk. While supplies last. View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Candy Sushi Kit All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Adult Services Department Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Event Details: Turn sushi into a dessert by making it out of candy! Available at the reference desk. While supplies last.
This event is in the "Adult" group Mah Jongg Meet-Up Play Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On Age Group: Adult Come join our Mah Jongg group for a relaxed setting to play, knowledge of the game or prior experience required. Players will be sorted by self-ranked skill level and questions are welcome. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Mah Jongg Meet-Up Play 2:00pm–3:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Come join our Mah Jongg group for a relaxed setting to play, knowledge of the game or prior experience required. Players will be sorted by self-ranked skill level and questions are welcome.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Teen Board hosts: Read with Pippin Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Clubs & Groups, Community Events, Hands On Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween Come meet Pippin the therapy dog and read some great books about dogs! Teen Board members will be on hand to read to kids in Pre-K to 1st grade. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Teen Board hosts: Read with Pippin 4:00pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween Program Type: Clubs & Groups, Community Events, Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Come meet Pippin the therapy dog and read some great books about dogs! Teen Board members will be on hand to read to kids in Pre-K to 1st grade.
This event is in the "Adult" group Spice of the Month: Pine Nuts All Day Adult Services Department at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Age Group: Adult Interested in trying new recipes or experimenting with different spices? Stop by each month to pick up a Spice of the Month kit! View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Spice of the Month: Pine Nuts All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Adult Services Department Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Event Details: Interested in trying new recipes or experimenting with different spices? Stop by each month to pick up a Spice of the Month kit!
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Friends of the Birds: Art and Conservation Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM Age Group: Teen & Tween Join us to learn how you can make your community safer for migrating birds. We'll create some bird-inspired art and you'll get a window decal kit to take home. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Friends of the Birds: Art and Conservation 3:45pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join us to learn how you can make your community safer for migrating birds. We'll create some bird-inspired art and you'll get a window decal kit to take home.
This event is in the "Children" group Ford LEGO Creators Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Clubs & Groups, Hands On, STEAM Age Group: Children Bring your ideas and imagination to the Library to create a LEGO model! The Library will provide LEGO bricks for this program. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Ford LEGO Creators 4:00pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Clubs & Groups, Hands On, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Bring your ideas and imagination to the Library to create a LEGO model! The Library will provide LEGO bricks for this program. Disclaimer(s) Safe Child Policy Parents/caregivers of children 8 years and under are required to stay in the Youth Services Department for the duration of the program per library policy.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Oakley's Welcome Party! Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Age Group: Children, Families Drop-in Event, No Registration Required.Come welcome our new Youth Services mascot, Oakley the Squirrel! We’ll celebrate Oakely’s arrival with a party full of fun games and crafts. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group May 2 2026 Sat Oakley's Welcome Party! 10:30am–11:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Event Details: Drop-in Event, No Registration Required.Come welcome our new Youth Services mascot, Oakley the Squirrel! We’ll celebrate Oakely’s arrival with a party full of fun games and crafts.
This event is in the "Adult" group Mah Jongg Meet-Up Play Monday, May 4, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On Age Group: Adult Come join our Mah Jongg group for a relaxed setting to play, knowledge of the game or prior experience required. Players will be sorted by self-ranked skill level and questions are welcome. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group May 4 2026 Mon Mah Jongg Meet-Up Play 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Come join our Mah Jongg group for a relaxed setting to play, knowledge of the game or prior experience required. Players will be sorted by self-ranked skill level and questions are welcome.
This event is in the "Adult" group Bedazzle a Book Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Age Group: Adult Bring your own book (or choose a gently used one at the program), and learn to bedazzle the cover! Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring any diamond painting supplies from home if desired. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group May 11 2026 Mon Bedazzle a Book 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Bring your own book (or choose a gently used one at the program), and learn to bedazzle the cover! Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring any diamond painting supplies from home if desired.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Nintendo Switch: Boomerang Fu Friday, May 15, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On, Technology Age Group: Teen & Tween Join a crew of your favorite foods and throw boomerangs at your friends in the cutest combat game ever! Snacks will be provided. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group May 15 2026 Fri Nintendo Switch: Boomerang Fu 3:45pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Hands On, Technology Registration Required Event Details: Join a crew of your favorite foods and throw boomerangs at your friends in the cutest combat game ever! Snacks will be provided.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Griddle Pizza Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On Age Group: Teen & Tween Create your own personal pizza with all your favorite toppings! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group May 20 2026 Wed Griddle Pizza 3:45pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Create your own personal pizza with all your favorite toppings!
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Teen Board Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Teen/Tween Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Groups, Hands On, Library Boards Age Group: Teen & Tween Teen Board can be a great way to earn volunteer hours! If you have ideas for how the library can better serve teens and tweens, come join us! View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group May 21 2026 Thu Teen Board 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Teen/Tween Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Groups, Hands On, Library Boards Event Details: Teen Board can be a great way to earn volunteer hours! If you have ideas for how the library can better serve teens and tweens, come join us!
